India: Consultation closed on draft Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022 including emergency communications powers
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Consultation closed on draft Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022 including emergency communications powers
On 20 November 2022, India's Ministry of Communications closed its consultation on the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 including emergency communications powers. The draft bill would, in the event of a public emergency or in the interest of public safety, allow the government to order telecommunications providers to prevent or intercept the transmission of messages.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government